When we think of tourism in South Africa, we immediately think of the bustling city areas with spectacular views and often overpriced services.

However, South Africa has so much more to offer than the concrete jungle picturesque cities. Rural tourism has long been overlooked, with some academics arguing that if properly tapped into, rural tourism has the potential to boost local communities and the small economies that keep rural areas alive.

One such area includes the Tšate Valley in the Limpopo province. It’s home to the Tšate heritage site and the Bapedi nation. It was also the cradle of the Bapedi empire in the 15th century and fell to colonizers in the 19th century.

Guest: Dr. Madiseng Phori – Tourism lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology